Orthosis Flashcards
An external device that improves function by
Stabilizing unstable segment
Assisting weak motions
Stopping indesired motion
Orthosis
Type of pitch for pxs with partial foot amputation
Low pitch
Used to accommodate toe deformity
Toe box
Part of the shoe that facilitates toe off or push off
Toe spring
Throat style where in the vamps covers the quarter
Balmoral
Throat style where in the quarter lies over the vamp
Blucher
Throat style that has the greatest ease in donning
Lace to toe
Most common style of throat used for orthopedic shoes
Blucher
Shape of the shoe
Last
A non adjustable closure
Zipper
For pxs with
LLA weakness
Ankle varus
Reverse thomas heel
For pxs with
MLA weakness
Ankle valgus
Thomas heel
Types of adjustable closure
Shoe lace
Velcro
Posterior entrance
Types of heels
Spring
Oxford
Military
Cuban
Height of spring heel
1/8 inch
Height of oxford heel
6-8/8
Height of oxford
6-8/8
Height of military heel
10/8
Height of cuban heel
12/8
Internal modification to relieve heel stress or pain
Heel cushion
External modification to relieve heel stress or pain and found between a thin heel
SACH(solid ankle cushion heel)
A internal modification that relieves pain at 2nd-4th metatarsal heads
Metatarsal pad or internal metatarsal bar
Metatarsal pad other name
internal metatarsal bar
Pain at metatarsals
Metatarsalgia